Organizations of all types - large and small, public and private - have shown an increasing level of interest in project risk management over the last decade. Fueled by better software tools and steadily increasing levels of operational complexity and competitiveness, project risk management has become a staple of responsible and proactive project management. Are you well-versed in the lingo and processes of project risk management? If not, you are cordially invited to attend the AACE Seattle Section's first meeting of 2014 to learn more about this pivotal practice. Steve Wageman will define and compare the various types of risk management, highlight why project risk management is so vital to project success, outline the components and process steps of project risk management, and briefly illustrate the various tools and techniques for managing project risks. You will walk away from this presentation with a stronger appreciation for and understanding of the holistic process of project risk management.

Steven W. Wageman, CCP PSP EVP

Steve Wageman possesses over 30 years of general and project management experience, and has consulted to many different organizations and industries across the United States including, for example, Boeing, the Department of Energy, and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Steve has specialized expertise in scheduling, cost estimating, earned value management, risk management, and training design and delivery. He is a Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), and Earned Value Professional (EVP) through AACE International, a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute, and a Certified Technical Trainer Plus (CTT+) through CompTIA. He was previously an Authorized Primavera Instructor through Oracle Corporation.

*** Please make every effort to sign-up for this meeting before 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 7th, so that the proper number and choice of meals can be ordered from the hotel kitchen. You cooperation will be greatly appreciated! ***

COST:The member price for this event is $28.00 if you register on or before the Monday immediately preceding the meeting; late registration is $33.00. Non-members will be charged $36.00 on or before the Monday immediately preceding the meeting, and $41.00 thereafter.

MENU:You may order alderwood smoked salmon, tender London broil, or vegetarian (requires one week advance notice) entrees. If you have specific dietary restrictions please contact us at aaceseattle@gmail.com so that we can accommodate you. The AACE Seattle Section will be rotating menu selections this program year; we are interested in hearing your feedback!

PLEASE NOTE: The AACE Seattle Section must pay for all meals that are ordered. If you RSVP that you will attend, you are responsible for the bill of your meal. In addition, if you attend without an RSVP there is a possibility that your meal options will be limited from those listed above. If you would like to be added to the Seattle Section's mailing list to receive future notices about our meetings and events, please contact one of the presiding Officers or Directors.

AACE Seattle Section meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from September through May (excluding December). Each meeting with a technical presentation qualifies for .25 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) towards your CCP/CEP/CFCC/EVP/PSP recertification requirements.